After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, Luke 5:27 NIV
You are forgiving and good, Oh Lord, abounding in love to all who call upon you. Psalm 86:5 NIV
There were few people who were more despised than tax collectors. Imagine living in a country that is invaded and conquered by a strong military force. Then your friend begins to work for those who conquered your nation. And he cheats his countrymen every chance he gets. He would not be popular, no matter when or where he lived. Levi was such a person. Yet Jesus called this man, Levi, to follow him. And Levi responded.
Many folks think that they are not good enough to follow Jesus. But the goal of Jesus was to call everyone. The goal of Jesus is to forgive. There is no job that excludes you from his call. There is no past that is too dark to exclude you. Jesus wants us all to follow him and he is eager to accept you.
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